Not to change the subject, BUT Mary "Ball" Washington is a Huguenot relative of mine. Balls and Chinns' are first Cousins. Related to the Reneau's of Rochelle, France and the French running us out of France along with the Crockett's and the others. Does this make me an honorary Virginian? JPA Texas -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Henry Wiencek Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 4:06 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Virginia Emancipations Your library needs a new committee. HW > > As so your last post citing Kathleen Browns book, "Nasty Wenches" etc. The title is catchy but it is otherwise a waste of pulp. Just my opinion of course, but I know it was reviewed by several people on our Mary Ball Washington Museum & Library committee as a possible purchase. That is a pretty diverse group of people and they were unanimous in their opinion: NO. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html